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Pastel Technique: Grass without the Blades
As I was painting the grass portion of a recent landscape started in plein air, I was faced with the unexciting challenge of painting...

Bob Palmerton
May 3, 20171 min read


Pastel Technique - Plein Air Setup
Today I headed out to the Pittsfield Preserve off Marton Road in Pittsflield Township. A sunny day with temps about 65 were perfect...

Bob Palmerton
Apr 23, 20171 min read


Upcoming Show in South Haven
I will be attending the Great Lakes Pastel Society Member's Exhibit in South Haven, Michigan. The event will be at the South Haven Center...

Bob Palmerton
Apr 20, 20171 min read


Big Mountains, Small Painting
My daughter Sara toured the National Parks last summer and has shared a plethora of gorgeous landscapes from Grand Teton National Park...

Bob Palmerton
Apr 20, 20171 min read


Italy's Colors
I enjoy the oranges, reds and greens of medieval Italy! Here is the current version or Ravello. Working those greens, blues, purples,...

Bob Palmerton
Apr 13, 20171 min read


Pastel Technique: Carried Away with Complementary Colors
This is a scene from the town of Ravello on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Ravello towers above the Mediterranean, an arduous uphill hike from...

Bob Palmerton
Apr 5, 20171 min read
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